Pear-Shaped
Take it to the street in a free-flowing Empire dress that liberates your lower body. The soft A-line shape of this silk-organza baby doll is über-kind to ampler curves, while the high waistline draws the eye up toward a sparkly floral-embroidered spaghetti-strap bodice.
About $3,500, Jim Hjelm, jimhjlembridal.com. Veil, Tia Mazza, tiamazza.com.
Small Bust
Who cares if your cups don’t runneth over? Consider it carte blanche to go low in a scoop-neck and not risk spillage. Scalloped Alençon lace adds texture to the top of this silk-faced organza gown, with a tiered skirt and a chapel train.
About $3,700, Judd Waddell, juddwaddell.com. Headband, Bel Aire Bridal, belairebridal.com. Necklace, Roberta Chiarella, robertchiarella.com. Ring, Martin Flyer, martinflyer.com.
Plus Size
A woman in full flaunts her high-impact curves in a fit-and-flare trumpet gown. Ruching and Alençon lace flourish on this point d’esprit sweetheart style, finished with a semi-cathedral train.
About $1,100, Casablanca Bridal, casablancabridal.com. Earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264.
Full Hips
Cater to your curves with serious structure. This duchess-satin gown, part of bridal fashion’s first plus- size line, creates a tailored look, thanks to a waistband and an angular skirt ending in a balloon train. The halter-shaped beaded bodice highlights outstanding shoulders and gets bonus points for shifting focus upward.
About $3,400, Bara Luxe, baraluxe.com.
Heavy Arms
Say “no” to lipo and “hello” to a short-sleeved gown that chicly camouflages less-than-awesome upper arms. The crinkled silk-chiffon dress has a twist-front sweetheart bodice, a jeweled belt and a gathered skirt.
About $750, Sarah Danielle, sarahdaniellebridal.com. Bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264. Shoes, Stuart Weitzman, stuartweitzman.com.
Belly Bulge
Yes, you can…have a flat stomach—or at least create the illusion of one in an asymmetrically pleated dress. Side draping cinches your midsection and the diagonal lines make you look narrower; this silk-gazar design ends in a floor-length A-line skirt.
About $4,390, Anne Barge, annebarge.com. Necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264.
Petite
A pixie chick grows tall in a mermaid gown with minimal embellishment; the slim fit-and-flare silhouette stretches your stature. A smattering of beading, a plunging V-neck and a semi-cathedral train are glamorous enhancements.
About $1,300, Enzoani, enzoani.com. Veil, Bel Aire Bridal, belairebridal.com. Cuff, Ted Rossi, tedrossi.com. Ring, Martin Flyer, martinflyer.com.
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